The paint aps are wildly superior to the MH one, and the sculpt is also a good notch above. The articulation almost is a non-issue since the MH one is probably "good enough" for many, but this one of course is a lot more heavily articulated.

I'd say, honestly, the paint aps and sculpt are where it's head and shoulders above MH though. One looks like a toy, and one looks like a little replica.

I felt the same way, until yesterday when I received my order from BBTS. I actually think the MH one looks a lot better and more like the movie character. The only thing I like more about the TVC one is that it can sit on a Kaadu.

I actually think the MH one looks a lot better and more like the movie character.

I agree. I think the vintage version looks like crap with an overall "dull" look that lacks detail. While I absolutely despise Jar Jar and would never buy a figure of him, I did see it 1st hand and was completely underwhelmed.

Yep, for me the MH Jar Jar wins by a mile. The deco on the arms is all wrong for the TVC/LL version and the mismatched joints are a step backward too. And that double jointed neck I'm tempted to put the soft good skirt on the MH figure and call that the "ultimate" version.

Despite being a mere repaint, the Sandtrooper figure from this wave really impressed me, and has become one of my favorite figures of the year. The new blaster with folding stock and sentry droid are nice touches, but the paint apps are where the figure really shines. The weathering is nearly perfect, and is varied enough on my three figures that they all look different. I can't wait to get a few of the black pauldron version next year.

Poped all these open last night. Decent wave. Although the sandtrooper is mostly just a re-paint, with the new helmet it came out well. Almost makes up for the ball jointed hips which I still don't like. The Leia turned out really well. I wasn't so hot on it, but this is one of those cases where the final product is much better than the mock-ups.

It was going around for a while that it was new, so don't feel bad Ant... I didn't realize that was just a rumor till I reviewed the SDCC set. I like the helmet though... I felt that sculpt was pretty great really.